Like any type of fashion, tennis apparel has gone through some dramatic changes. At the turn of the century, tennis players wore all white. Ladies wore long dresses. In 2010, there is a wide variety of styles, colors, and fabrics to choose...
Tennis fashion is often as compelling as the sport itself. Players like Venus and Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal have pushed the envelope on court apparel. Since clothing must be approved by referees before a match, none of the outlandish,...
Fashion is fickle, but in tennis, tradition still trumps trends. All-white or primarily white attire still is standard for elite tennis clubs and certain competitions even though public courts are somewhat lax in requirements. Originally a sport...
Fashion and sports have collided in the 21st century. What you wear on the court has become as much a topic of conversation and the racket you use. There are many stores on and offline that sell clothing for tennis. Just as models and actors...
The tennis skirt is the apparel of choice for most female tennis players. Besides the fashion statement that a fun and flirty skirt can bring to the court, the tennis skirt provides practical benefits as well. When compared to women's tennis...
Tennis clothing has come a long way, from the first tennis outfits--floor-length, long-sleeved dresses for women and long pants for men--to today's shorts, racerback tops and short skirts. But considering its history as an upper-class sport, many...
If you watch a women's soccer or volleyball player -- whether they are professional or amateur -- you will more often than not find her in shorts. Shorts are the norm for many female athletes, with the exception of ice skating and tennis. Women...
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. It has also become a showcase of fashion. Spectators tune in on TV to catch the scores and many are just as curious about the latest outfit Maria Sharapova’s wearing or the newest shoes...
The days of a basic flat soled shoe for tennis have been over for more than a decade but you can still find comfort and simplicity from New Balance.
Tennis is a high-impact sport, particularly on joints such as the knees and ankles. The constant stopping, starting, jumping and landing puts nonstop pressure on these sensitive areas of the human body. For the tennis-playing population over the...
Tennis fashion has changed dramatically since the early 20th century, when trousers, cotton shirts and full-length dresses were the norm. Players as of 2010 can choose from a variety of technologically advanced clothing to help manage weather...
The city of Orange Beach, a community along the Gulf of Mexico shores of Alabama, offers residents and visitors plenty of activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You have a wide selection of indoor and outdoor things to do, from swimming,...
Reebok is probably best known for making tennis shoes and fitness apparel. However, they do manufacture other fitness-related items including workout accessories, sports equipment, watches and heart rate monitors. The Reebok Fitness Trainer is a...
Tennis overgrips are small rolls of grip tape that provide players with the ability to customize the feel of the racket handle. Besides altering grip size, overgrips can increase or decrease the tackiness, softness, color and moisture absorption...
Prince got its start as the manufacturer of a tennis ball machine known as the "Little Prince" in 1970, and it later diversified into different sectors of the sport. Howard Head developed the first oversize racket for Prince in 1976. In 2011,...
The Wilson Sporting Goods Company manufactures sports equipment, accessories and apparel for tennis, golf, football and baseball. Over the years, many famous tennis players have won grand slam events while using Wilson tennis rackets. In 2010, pro...
Saddlebags are the extra fat stored around the hips, upper thighs and just below the buttocks. Some cultures appreciate the saddlebag feature on a woman, but if you are not one to value the aesthetics, there are ways to lose the saddlebags....
Orange Beach is situated along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Locals and visitors enjoy the pristine white beaches, emerald waters and plenty of activities. A popular destination is the Wharf, with shopping, dining and restaurants, Adventure Island, with...
It's no surprise why tennis appeals to so many Americans. You can play tennis at almost any age, whether you're 8 or 80. Gear requirements are minimal, the rules are easy to learn and you need only one other person to play it. Best of all, if no...
Don't let the pros, with their overstuffed bags, fool you. If you like to travel lightly, tennis might be the sport for you. The equipment you need to enjoy an hour or two on the court is actually quite minimal. In fact, if you have a partner and...
